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August new car sales figures shockCar sales were turned on their head in August, demonstrating that the scrappage scheme is having a major influence in the way car buyers choose cars. Hyundai topped the charts in August...4 Sept 2009 -
Be the first to drive the electric MINIMINI is giving 20 drivers the chance to be the first to live with the all-new electric MINI model in Britain. MINI is looking for 20 people to lease the electric MINI E in 2010...3 Sept 2009 -
Volvo V50: Downsizing worksSix months didn’t seem to take long in the V50 – and it seems bizarre now that my first journeys in it were taken tentatively in a few inches of...26 Aug 2009
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Volvo V50: Buying six months oldThe V50 will be returning to Volvo HQ in a matter of days, so it has got me thinking about how much the car might have cost to own in...26 Aug 2009
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Family cars pick up five star safety ratingsThe latest batch of new cars have been put to the Euro NCAP crash test – and the majority have passed with flying colours. Seven out of the eight cars tested,...26 Aug 2009 -
Back pain curedVolvos are well known for the comfort offered by their seats, almost as much as for their reputation for safety. Although I was aware of this, I imagined that because the...20 Aug 2009
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Skoda Fabia: No LW radioThe Fabia’s stereo has so far been great, with auxillary-in and MP3 CD compatibility. I’ve spoken in a previous update about how much this is appreciated on longer trips. But as...20 Aug 2009 -
Volvo V50: Simplified line-upVolvo has been revising the structure of its range with the introduction of new, more fuel-efficient versions of its DRIVe models. It means the model I’ve been running has been modified...19 Aug 2009
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July new car sales shock as buyers flock to HyundaiMore car buyers bought a Hyundai in July than almost any other car make. The manufacturer sold 5353 cars, second only to Ford that sold 8511. It’s the first time that the company have...6 Aug 2009 -
Used car price rises make small cars more expensive than everA year of rising used car values means that small car buyers are paying more than ever before. Latest research by Parker’s shows that the values of small cars have been on...5 Aug 2009 -
Shopping around for insurance has never been more importantComparing the cost of car insurance has never been more important as the price of premiums continue to rise in 2009. Prices went up at their fastest rate in nearly 10...30 Jul 2009 -
Honda Civic: Takes on alternativesAs a small family hatchback, the Civic is in a very competitive market. There’s a huge choice of cars for buyers to consider ranging from value makes like the Kia Ceed up...29 Jul 2009